A source told OFM News senior officials are refusing to sign off on these documents, citing a lack of funds to repair these vehicles. 

Police spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, says some of these private companies or dealerships are not compliant to do any work or repair government vehicles. Makhele has, however, confirmed that some of the vehicles are standing at different police stations, citing a lack of space at garages to store all these vehicles.

Makhele has further refuted claims that 30 Kagisanong investigators are sharing two vehicles. “Vehicles are provided as per the ratio of at least two to three detectives sharing one vehicle, and it is a given that from time to time there are those with breakdowns, others have to go in for service, and as a result of that, we can’t maintain this standardised ratio at all times. Currently, out of 11 vehicles, they have 4 running. Every year, as and when vehicles are distributed, these challenges are also taken into consideration,” he adds.

OFM News previously reported that tons of vehicles are stranded at various police stations, which include Kopanong, Kagisanong, and Bloemspruit, amongst others in Bloemfontein.

A source told OFM News that the police investigators at the Kagisanong Police Station in Bloemfontein with about 30 investigators sharing only 2 vehicles, whilst the crime prevention officers are making use of a single vehicle to patrol the entire area with roughly 800 000 residents. OFM News witnessed a large contingent of police vehicles stuck at these stations. The source further said some of these vehicles only have minor issues such as worn brake pads, amongst others.

OFM News/Lucky Nkuyane and Olebogeng Motse